I want to talk about Pubs
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Damn - how I miss meeting my mates on a Friday evening at the bar and talking sh**e for hours.
Nice pub here called 'Shakespeares'. Funnily enough it's a Brit-style one and the stained glass in the windows and some of the woodwork was shipped over from England by the original owner.
The local Irish bars are nice too but a bit 'theme(y)' to be considered authentic.
It's just not the same.
Nice pub here called 'Shakespeares'. Funnily enough it's a Brit-style one and the stained glass in the windows and some of the woodwork was shipped over from England by the original owner.
The local Irish bars are nice too but a bit 'theme(y)' to be considered authentic.
It's just not the same.
Jackie in Perth
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You might have had a life in the UK if you'd stopped going to a boring old local almost every night and tried something else!
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Jackie in Perth but my heart is always at home (my brian as well today!! I am glad it's nearly over!!!!)
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During all the thoughts that go into shall we go home, shall we stay, I have recently decided that 'English Pubs' are absolutely essential to me.
At the risk of sounding like a right sado I ask that you give me a chance to explain myself.
I have never been a proper pub go-er... never really associated myself with a particular pub or ever been called a 'local'. No barman/lady has ever said 'your usual love?' to me. I have spent time in many pubs from about age 17, London Pubs (trivia: Did you know that there is only 1 pub on the whole of Oxford Street?! Okay, maybe I am a sado), to countryside pubs. Really beautiful picture perfect ones with pretty window boxes where you had to bend so as not to hit your head on the beams (apart from me who is barely over 5ft), to the lively Punch and Judy in Covent Garden where standing room is available if you're willing to keep your coat on your arm, be pressed and shoved like you are on the rush hour tube and talk to your work collegues underneath a complete strangers armpit.
I used to love having a pub roast with the family on a Sunday. Enjoy the beer garden on a warm summers day, listen to the conversations abound and people watch... and, well just feel like you belong and that you are welcome. They are so versatile and neutral, everyone has equal standing and you can hold a very serious meeting at lunchtime and in the same room a few hours later totally humilate yourself on the Karaoke.
Here in the US I have found no replacement... nothing even close. Some restaurants I have been to have a lovely atmosphere but it's not the same. Even the 'Faux British pubs' don't quite cut it. No matter how elaborate the decor or what is available on draught, you always feel like there is something missing... you know?
I never realised how important it was to me to have 'pubs' at my disposal until recently (when I obviously had too much time to think). For celebrating, for socialising, for just relaxing with a loved one, there's nothing else like it. I am really looking forward to having them in my life again when we return and plan to do a bit of travelling and visit some new ones. I suppose I am finding a new appreciation for things I once took for granted.
I would love to hear what others think.... those that are still here and those that have returned to the UK already
At the risk of sounding like a right sado I ask that you give me a chance to explain myself.
I have never been a proper pub go-er... never really associated myself with a particular pub or ever been called a 'local'. No barman/lady has ever said 'your usual love?' to me. I have spent time in many pubs from about age 17, London Pubs (trivia: Did you know that there is only 1 pub on the whole of Oxford Street?! Okay, maybe I am a sado), to countryside pubs. Really beautiful picture perfect ones with pretty window boxes where you had to bend so as not to hit your head on the beams (apart from me who is barely over 5ft), to the lively Punch and Judy in Covent Garden where standing room is available if you're willing to keep your coat on your arm, be pressed and shoved like you are on the rush hour tube and talk to your work collegues underneath a complete strangers armpit.
I used to love having a pub roast with the family on a Sunday. Enjoy the beer garden on a warm summers day, listen to the conversations abound and people watch... and, well just feel like you belong and that you are welcome. They are so versatile and neutral, everyone has equal standing and you can hold a very serious meeting at lunchtime and in the same room a few hours later totally humilate yourself on the Karaoke.
Here in the US I have found no replacement... nothing even close. Some restaurants I have been to have a lovely atmosphere but it's not the same. Even the 'Faux British pubs' don't quite cut it. No matter how elaborate the decor or what is available on draught, you always feel like there is something missing... you know?
I never realised how important it was to me to have 'pubs' at my disposal until recently (when I obviously had too much time to think). For celebrating, for socialising, for just relaxing with a loved one, there's nothing else like it. I am really looking forward to having them in my life again when we return and plan to do a bit of travelling and visit some new ones. I suppose I am finding a new appreciation for things I once took for granted.
I would love to hear what others think.... those that are still here and those that have returned to the UK already
Jackie in Perth.......were the local is not really a local!!!!!
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I have two Aunties who live in Ontario, married guys in the 2nd world war (my Mum was a much younger sister!!) we did think about Canada but at the time we just wanted nice weather for as long a poss all year round (and has that come back to bite my b-m) our neice and her boyfriend are thinking of moving to Vancouver . They go every year to snowboard....so when we are back home (u.k) and they are over in Canada we will visit.....our neice does say though that the entertainment is around Coffee shops, homes and pubs are more like the "bars" they have in America.....
Jackie
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I have two Aunties who live in Ontario, married guys in the 2nd world war (my Mum was a much younger sister!!) we did think about Canada but at the time we just wanted nice weather for as long a poss all year round (and has that come back to bite my b-m) our neice and her boyfriend are thinking of moving to Vancouver . They go every year to snowboard....so when we are back home (u.k) and they are over in Canada we will visit.....our neice does say though that the entertainment is around Coffee shops, homes and pubs are more like the "bars" they have in America.....
Jackie
Jackie
Yes, a lot of entertaining around homes which really isn't the same. Most of the bars around here are fairly typical family affairs as they have to, by law, serve food. Some bars are close to what we would call a pub but without your mates it isn't the same. I'll just have to talk to more strangers when I'm drunk.
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Never 'entertained' in a coffee shop or been entertained in one. There are hundreds of them around though (see: Tim Hortons).
Yes, a lot of entertaining around homes which really isn't the same. Most of the bars around here are fairly typical family affairs as they have to, by law, serve food. Some bars are close to what we would call a pub but without your mates it isn't the same. I'll just have to talk to more strangers when I'm drunk.
Yes, a lot of entertaining around homes which really isn't the same. Most of the bars around here are fairly typical family affairs as they have to, by law, serve food. Some bars are close to what we would call a pub but without your mates it isn't the same. I'll just have to talk to more strangers when I'm drunk.
Jackie
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Must depend on what City you are from...most of the Manchester ones we visited this year were really nice...mostly a lot of money spent on them for refurbs in time for the no smoking bans...the two near the Cathederal are just wonderful...outside seating areas....and as old as the hills with good tradtional food with foreign overtures!!!! you can find the "sports" pubs anywhere if thats what you like....there is plenty of those here in Perth....new ones even have TAB betting in them...how horrible is that!!
Jackie
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Used to go into those pubs a lot (near the catherdral), but strangely can't remember their names. Tend to get a lot of hooligans there on a saturday afternoon though during summer. Still, nice pubs, not locals really.
Did you know they moved them brick by brick some years back? Moved them about 60 yards I think. I prefered them in shambles square.
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It was the shambles that was moved. Great spot for a beer.
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Sorry to have to say this and it is a first for me, but you Mr.Flashy are talking out of your a**e. Broad generalisations are a sign of ignorance and unwillingness to listen and learn. Total narrow mindedness from someone who spent almost every night of the week with people who 'babble the same old crap'.
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Alot of pubs are closing now, unfortunately, demand is high to bring a return that is not really in the market place.
Not many people can afford to go out, and stay in with there carry outs.
Saying that the traditional ones do remain , but are very expensive, and food is on the whole cheap quality at near restaurant prices.
The "british" type pub is a novelty, that wears off, after a while.
Not many people can afford to go out, and stay in with there carry outs.
Saying that the traditional ones do remain , but are very expensive, and food is on the whole cheap quality at near restaurant prices.
The "british" type pub is a novelty, that wears off, after a while.
During all the thoughts that go into shall we go home, shall we stay, I have recently decided that 'English Pubs' are absolutely essential to me.
At the risk of sounding like a right sado I ask that you give me a chance to explain myself.
I have never been a proper pub go-er... never really associated myself with a particular pub or ever been called a 'local'. No barman/lady has ever said 'your usual love?' to me. I have spent time in many pubs from about age 17, London Pubs (trivia: Did you know that there is only 1 pub on the whole of Oxford Street?! Okay, maybe I am a sado), to countryside pubs. Really beautiful picture perfect ones with pretty window boxes where you had to bend so as not to hit your head on the beams (apart from me who is barely over 5ft), to the lively Punch and Judy in Covent Garden where standing room is available if you're willing to keep your coat on your arm, be pressed and shoved like you are on the rush hour tube and talk to your work collegues underneath a complete strangers armpit.
I used to love having a pub roast with the family on a Sunday. Enjoy the beer garden on a warm summers day, listen to the conversations abound and people watch... and, well just feel like you belong and that you are welcome. They are so versatile and neutral, everyone has equal standing and you can hold a very serious meeting at lunchtime and in the same room a few hours later totally humilate yourself on the Karaoke.
Here in the US I have found no replacement... nothing even close. Some restaurants I have been to have a lovely atmosphere but it's not the same. Even the 'Faux British pubs' don't quite cut it. No matter how elaborate the decor or what is available on draught, you always feel like there is something missing... you know?
I never realised how important it was to me to have 'pubs' at my disposal until recently (when I obviously had too much time to think). For celebrating, for socialising, for just relaxing with a loved one, there's nothing else like it. I am really looking forward to having them in my life again when we return and plan to do a bit of travelling and visit some new ones. I suppose I am finding a new appreciation for things I once took for granted.
I would love to hear what others think.... those that are still here and those that have returned to the UK already
At the risk of sounding like a right sado I ask that you give me a chance to explain myself.
I have never been a proper pub go-er... never really associated myself with a particular pub or ever been called a 'local'. No barman/lady has ever said 'your usual love?' to me. I have spent time in many pubs from about age 17, London Pubs (trivia: Did you know that there is only 1 pub on the whole of Oxford Street?! Okay, maybe I am a sado), to countryside pubs. Really beautiful picture perfect ones with pretty window boxes where you had to bend so as not to hit your head on the beams (apart from me who is barely over 5ft), to the lively Punch and Judy in Covent Garden where standing room is available if you're willing to keep your coat on your arm, be pressed and shoved like you are on the rush hour tube and talk to your work collegues underneath a complete strangers armpit.
I used to love having a pub roast with the family on a Sunday. Enjoy the beer garden on a warm summers day, listen to the conversations abound and people watch... and, well just feel like you belong and that you are welcome. They are so versatile and neutral, everyone has equal standing and you can hold a very serious meeting at lunchtime and in the same room a few hours later totally humilate yourself on the Karaoke.
Here in the US I have found no replacement... nothing even close. Some restaurants I have been to have a lovely atmosphere but it's not the same. Even the 'Faux British pubs' don't quite cut it. No matter how elaborate the decor or what is available on draught, you always feel like there is something missing... you know?
I never realised how important it was to me to have 'pubs' at my disposal until recently (when I obviously had too much time to think). For celebrating, for socialising, for just relaxing with a loved one, there's nothing else like it. I am really looking forward to having them in my life again when we return and plan to do a bit of travelling and visit some new ones. I suppose I am finding a new appreciation for things I once took for granted.
I would love to hear what others think.... those that are still here and those that have returned to the UK already